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American kids’ ability to focus is under a full-frontal assault, and it should be taken seriously as a national threat. Attacks come from all sides: dopamine triggers and flashy apps, streaming services and immersive games,…

In the late nineteenth century, local governments in Britain invested substantial sums in running water infrastructure. Running water made cities more attractive and also reduced the prevalence of waterborne diseases. The…

The following column is coauthored by Stephen Moore and David M. Simon. The government shutdown has focused debate on the vast sum ($136 billion in 2025, as projected by the Congressional Budget Office) that the federal…

Owing to the ongoing federal government shutdown, a number of key US economic data releases are currently unavailable. The Federal Reserve, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and the Census…

Americans are afraid of their healthcare system — and that fear is justified. Families worry that an accident or illness will bankrupt them, and patients on public programs often wait months to see a doctor, sometimes dying…

To develop effective responses to populism, it is essential to first understand its nature and underlying causes. Just as bait must appeal to the fish rather than the angler, a response to populism should persuade potential…

For much of the twentieth century, the American Dream promised a straightforward bargain: work hard, save wisely, and secure a comfortable life. Today, that promise is fading. Surveys show only 31 percent of Americans believe…